Business Manager

Newlands Primary School's motto is `Through relationships we build success'. The school provides a caring and challenging learning environment for all students. Newlands Primary School is a Spanish Bilingual Immersion school. The curriculum is delivered in both through Spanish and English. As Spanish was introduced to Newlands in 2016, the students are currently at different stages of the Immersion journey, however all year levels currently undertake instruction in Spanish every day. The school values of Care, Creativity, Curiosity and Responsibility have become central to our whole school learning culture. Newlands Primary School is in the residential area of Preston West in the City of Darebin and is directly opposite the new housing development 'Coburg Hill'.

The school is located on a large allotment comprising two open grassed areas and landscaped garden areas for passive student activities, reading or games. The main school building contains 10 hexagonally shaped classrooms which have been modified into 5 double classroom spaces. Three of these double classrooms have just been re-furbished in 2019. There is also an additional building that houses four classrooms, the school library, and the school¿s Outside of School Hours program. We also have two portables hosting four classrooms.  Currently, building works are in operation and are intended to be completed in 2024. Whilst this will not have a direct impact on learning, there may be some noise disruption.

The enrolment in 2023 is 370 students. Less than 10% of our students are EAL (English as an additional language), and less than 7% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our school comprises a staff of; 1x Principal, 1x Assistant Principal, 2 x Leading Teachers, 1 x Spanish Leader, 18 x full-time classroom teachers, 0.8 x full-time Music, 0.8 Performing Arts teacher, 0.8 Physical Education teacher, 0.8 Visual Arts teacher & 0.8 STEAM teacher. Our administration staff comprises of 1x 1.0 Business Manager and 1x 1.0 office assistant. We have 1 Full-time Educational Support and currently 2x 0.5 Educational Support Staff, assisting in the classrooms. Our dedicated and diverse teaching staff, plan and teach together in teams, sharing strategies, resources, and expertise. While the school does have limited access to resources the staff is fully committed to the task of teaching and providing the best possible programs for their students.

The grade structure is a multi-age structure for 2022; 8 x Foundation/1 classes, 6 x 2/3 classes, and 4 x 4/5/6 classes. The students attend weekly Specialist programs in; Visual Arts, Performing Arts (Drama, Dance & Music), Physical Education & STEAM. The school also provides opportunities for students to further develop their instrumental music skills by playing the Marimba, Keyboard, Guitar, Recorder, Ukulele or Drums through extra-curricular lessons. The students also have an opportunity to develop their skills and understanding of gardening. Our parents work closely with the teachers and students to plant and maintain our edible garden. 

The school places great emphasis on supporting all students with varying levels of educational and social development. The average class-to-teacher ratio across the school is 23 students per classroom teacher. As part of our approach to maximize student learning we have developed a variety of approaches to assist all students. Teachers support students using intervention, small group, or one-to-one approaches as part of the differential classroom approach to learning.

Newlands Primary School Council operates its own nationally approved Out of School Hours Care program. The program operates daily Monday to Friday before school and after school. As a school council operated program, we have successfully tailored the program to best suit our requirements and only employ appropriately qualified staff. I

The school enjoys the support of its community; parents regularly assist in the classrooms as helpers supporting the learning of all children. As well as assisting in the classroom our parent community shares their talents and skills to support the creative aspects of learning, music, visual arts, gardening and cooking. Parents are encouraged to participate on School Council, Parents and Friends Association (PFA,) or join any of our subcommittees of the school council.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx